Kimberley
From the Northern Territory border to the beautiful white beaches of the west coast, the Kimberley's show case includes:
- Kalumburu an isolated Aboriginal Community (permit required) rich in World War II history and cross culture opportunities.
- Gibb River Road travel this once cattle droving track to access spectacular waterfalls and gorges or visit a working cattle station (prior permission required)..
Mitchell Plateau / Falls Click to enlarge images
 Mitchell Falls |
 Little Merton Falls |
 King Edward River |
 Heli scenic flight |
 Merton & Mitchell Falls |
 Admiralty Gulf |
Mitchell Plateau / Falls situated in the far north of the Kimberley is accessed by the Warrender Road off the Gibb River / Kalumburu Road. The topography of the Mitchell Plateau is old, rugged and amazingly beautiful.
For birdwatchers the Mitchell Plateau is a delight, species such as white-bellied sea eagles, brahminy kites and brolgas are all resident.
The Livistonia palm thrives up on the plateau and is a dominant feature of the landscape as you drive in, areas that hold more water are alive with vines and rainforest type vegetation.
The striking coastline escarpment and Admiralty Gulf can all be viewed via scenic chopper flights.
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Kununurra Region Click to enlarge images
 Lake Argyle |
 Bungle Bungle |
 Dam wall, Ord River |
Kununurra is situated in the East Kimberley just inside the Western Australia border and was originally built to service the Ord Dam and irrigation project. The thriving town now plays a major role in development and research, agriculture, tourism and diamond mining.
Surrounded by water, National Parks and beautiful landscapes, activities available include canoeing, hiking, bird-watching, cruising Lake Argyle and Ord River.
Things to see and do in Kununurra
- Half-day Lake Kununurra cruise - the entire lake is viewed on this tour.
- Visit the magnificent Ord River, including Charlton Gorge and rainforests like Cooliman Pocket Creek.
- Half-day Lake Argyle Cruise - your guide will provide a transfer from Kununurra to Lake Argyle, a 72km scenic drive. The cruise explores the rugged northern end of the lake, you will experience spectacular scenery, wildlife is also prolific - wallabies, birds, fish and maybe even crocodiles.
- Argyle Diamond Mine produces some of the worlds most beautiful stones including the rare pink diamond and is one of the most technologically advanced mines in the world. The option to fly or drive to the biggest diamond producing mine in the world.
- Kununurra town tour, a short but interesting tour that visits Kelly's Nob, Hidden Valley National Park, Diversion Dam and the irrigation area.
- Kununurra offers easy access to the Bungle Bungle and El Questro Station.
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Bungle Bungle (Purnululu National Park) Click to enlarge images
 Bungle Bungle |
 Bungle chasms |
 Cathederal Gorge |
Spanning 200,000 hectares in area including 45,000 hectares of the Bungle Bungle Range, Purnululu National Park (1987) lies 110 kilometres north of Halls Creek and 260 kilometres south of Kununurra in the Kimberley region of eastern Western Australia. Local Aboriginal inhabitants play a major role in determining visitor access to sites within the park. Rugged conditions restrict ground access to 4WD vehicles only, while a scenic flight from a number of locations allows the best view of the famous "Bee-Hive" rock formations (sandstone domes with bands of black lichen). The park is closed from January to April due to monsoonal conditions. Bird and animal life is abundant within the park, along with a diverse reptile population. Eucalypts and spinifex dominate the landscape, while Livistonia palms can be found in many of the gorges and waterholes.
 "Bee-hive" rock formations (sandstone domes with bands of black lichen) |
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Broome Click to enlarge images
 Cable Beach |
 Streeters Jetty |
 Cable Beach |
Broome is situated on the north west coast of Western Australia. The small community has a past rich in history, but not without tragedy.
Broome was important to Australia's early pearling industry and is still one of the world's most well known pearl centres. Local Aborigines were among the first pearl divers, but were slowly replaced by Japanese divers in the early 1900's. Due to lack of underwater breathing apparatus many divers lost their lives. A cemetery in Broome reflects the hardship of this era.
At certain times of the year "The Staircase to the Moon", (a phenomenon occurring at full moon that should not be missed) gives the impression, on a waterless Roebuck Bay, of a stairway to the moon.
Cable Beach stretches along the Indian Ocean's rolling coastline. Enormous white sandy beaches appear as the huge tides recede, exposing some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Things to see and do in Broome
- Chinatown
- Broome Crocodile Park
- Willie Creek Pearl Farm
- Broome Bird Observatory
- Camel Treks
- Sun Pictures Diving
- Cape Leveque
- Deep sea fishing
- Gantheaume Point
- Scenic Flights to Derby
- Anastasia’s Pool
- Dinosaur footprints
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